Intern Consumer Insights
At a glance
Entry-level Market Research role at IFF. Hilversum · full-time.
Pay not stated Market Research salary
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What you'll do
- Help set up, run, and coordinate consumer studies, including Home Use Tests
- Research consumer and market information, then use statistical methods to examine study data
- Shape questionnaires and test protocols for consumer research projects
- Prepare presentations that explain consumer findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders
- Share product and fragrance insights with Creative, Marketing, and Sales teams
What you bring
- You are studying toward a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Psychology, Business, or a related subject
- You understand consumer research methods and can apply descriptive, parametric, nonparametric, regression, and multifactorial analysis
- You bring strong statistical and modeling ability, careful attention to detail, and a structured working style
- You communicate confidently in written and spoken English and across cultures
- You have used online research tools; programming experience is an advantage
Who this fits
This suits a current bachelor’s student who enjoys consumer research, data analysis, and turning findings into practical recommendations. You’ll need to work independently, organize tasks proactively, and collaborate across cultures. The internship is full time for six months in Hilversum, with a November or December 2026 start. You must already live in the Netherlands or arrange your own relocation.
From the employer
Job Summary
Are you passionate about understanding consumer behavior and turning insights into impactful product innovations?IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design
The role is based in Hilversum, be part of a consumer-focused, analytical, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
The Consumer Insights (CI) team plays a key role in the product development process by conducting and analyzing consumer research to understand how to fulfill consumer needs. The team provides insights that support Creative, Marketing, and Sales decision-making. Using tools such as online consumer connects, preference evaluations, and Home Use Tests (HUTs), the team aims to be the voice of the consumer within IFF.
We are currently seeking two Consumer Insights Interns to join our Scent team in Hilversum. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in consumer research within a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Support the setup, coordination, and execution of consumer research studies
- Conduct desk research to gather relevant consumer and market insights
- Assist in designing questionnaires and test protocols
- Coordinate logistics for consumer studies, including Home Use Tests (HUTs)
- Analyze data from consumer research using statistical and analytical methods
- Supporting the team in preparing presentations summarizing consumer insights and recommendations
- Provide insights on consumer products and fragrances to internal stakeholders
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor in Marketing, Psychology, Business, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of consumer research methodologies
- Analytical mindset with solid statistical and modeling skills (e.g. descriptive, parametric and nonparametric analysis, regression modeling, multifactorial analysis)
- High attention to detail and a structured way of working
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks proactively
- Strong cross-cultural communication skills
- Excellent English language skills (written and verbal)
- Experience with online research tools; programming skills are considered a plus
How Would You Stand Out?
- Experience with advanced statistical tools or data analysis software
- Strong curiosity and ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Proactive mindset with a “can-do” attitude and ability to suggest improvements
- Being passionate about using AI to apply in different tasks (from handling administrative ask up to analyzing data)
Why Choose Us?
- Internship duration: 6 months, fulltime ( start date november)
- Internship allowance
- Hands-on experience in a global, consumer-centric organization
- Opportunity to work on real business projects with measurable impact
- Learning and development opportunities within an international environment
Important:
This position does not support relocation services. Candidates currently living in the Netherlands or willing to arrange their own relocation are welcome to apply.
We are looking for an Intern to start with us in November or December 2026
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
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